12:36: Stafford introduces head of the American Federation of Teachers, Randi Weingarten (an out lesbian).

12:37: Weingarten wanted to be here "not only as an out lesbian..but as a member of the platform committee where marriage equality passed with out any dissent." Crowd on feet. I have to admit I got some chills.

12:38: Weingarten stressed "incredible leadership" of our President. Applauds hard work of those in the room.

12:38: Weingarten remembers when party said "not yet." Says "yet" has come. Crowd back on feet.

12:39: Weingarten: "People in this room won the hearts and minds." "We are entitled, as is every other American, to the freedom and the dignity of our lives."

12:55: Mark Pocan, out candidate for Congress (WI-2), up to introduce Rep. Baldwin. If Pocan prevails, Wisconsin will be leading the way in openly LGBT reps.

12:57: Pocan says Baldwin is one of the best people you could elect to the U.S. Senate, period. Stresses Baldwin's compassion, sincerity, and charisma. Says Baldwin "has not changed a bit" throughout her career.

12:58: Baldwin started first Equality Caucus in Congress. Pocan calls baldwin a national treasure.

1:00: Pocan highlights Elizabeth Warren's Senate race (in Mass.) as one of the important ones this cycle.

1:01: Pocan: "I am proud to call Tammy a mentor and a friend, but I will be even prouder to call her my Senator." Crowd on feet for Baldwin.

1:02: Baldwin up, immediately returns the compliments to Pocan. Says he would be amazing member of Congress and is proud to have had him as her state. rep for the past fourteen years.

1:02: Baldwin mentions Jason Rae, a delegate who got much ink in 2008 for being a young, LGBT super delegate.

1:04: Baldwin says an out LGBT member of U.S. Senate is still a glass ceiling we haven't cracked. Mentions that Wisconsin has never sent a woman to the U.S. Senate. "Having a seat at the table matters."

1:05: Baldwin: "If you're not in the room, they're talking about you." Says her Texan friend says that "if you're not at the table, that means you're probably on the menu."

1:06: Baldwin talks about letters from young LGBT people in "not too hospitable" communities.

1:07: Baldwin cites 1984 Democratic Convention as being a pivotal moment in her political life. Says it told her "I can do anything."

1:08: Baldwin says her constituents can't believe we are debating things like birth control. "Tammy, do your colleagues get it?"

1:09: Baldwin talks people's "real struggles." "People are hurting." Says people want someone who will fight for them rather than Wall Street, the big banks, etc.